CirCLER – Circular Economy Transition Manager
this course is designed to help the furniture value chain become more circular and sustainable. The online course is intended for students, professionals and trainers in the furniture sector who want to deepen their understanding of circular economy principles and learn how to apply them to manufacturing processes and business strategies. It includes 10 modules covering key topics such as circular economy fundamentals, legislative and voluntary instruments, circular business models, circular design, sustainable materials, key enabling technologies, manufacturing processes and circular economy transition strategies. 1. Circular Economy Introduction, 2. Legislative Instruments, 3. Voluntary Instruments, 4. Circular business models, 5. Circular design, 6. New and sustainable materials, 7. Key Enabling Technologies, 8. Manufacturing processes, 9. Circular Economy Strategy, 10. Final remarks
Smart Buildings in Smart Cities (Master)
Efficient, progressive, social, and sustainable – the demands of future-proof cities are high. The Master’s degree in Smart Buildings in Smart Cities deals with the contribution that smart buildings can make to these kinds of modern cities. A special focus is placed on the interaction between technology and energy with nature, humans, and the environment. At Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, students will be trained as a networked engineer and will develop promising solutions for complex problems in building and city planning.
Green Building – Design & Engineering (Bachelor)
The Bachelor’s degree in Green Building combines the basic principles of construction and engineering with the innovative approach of energy-efficient building technology. The focus is on sustainable construction, holistic perspectives, and efficient use of energy and costs. During their studies, students will learn how to design buildings of the future that can be used as work and living spaces. Theoretical and practical knowledge in constructive construction, building technology, and in the field of energy and information technology will help students achieve this. This course will train them to focus on people and the environment. In addition, students will learn how to deal with natural resources responsibly without losing sight of economic aspects.
HU-VOLUTION – Human-centric revolution of the habitat: learning to design for the new Bauhaus and Society 5.0
The HU-VOLUTION training course will ensure you a good knowledge understating on what is and how to implement the New European Bauhaus and Society 5.0. The course is divided in 7 different training modules including 24 units: 1. Introduction on NEB, 2. Inclusive design, 3. Development of formal, 4. Digital design, 5. Demand and user-oriented design, 6. Circular economy and reuse, 7. Sustainable design
Timber Construction (Bachelor Professional)
The Timber Construction Professional course is a training and further education system tailored to modern timber construction. The modular structure of the topics and the chronological sequence allow the training to be organised very flexibly and completed alongside work. The concept covers the content of the preparatory courses for the master craftsman qualification in timber construction in accordance with the qualification examination regulations for master craftsmen in timber construction, as well as the academic training for a Bachelor Professional degree.
Green Engineering (Bachelor)
Green Engineering* is a degree programme scheduled to start in the winter semester of 2026/27. Green Engineering combines engineering fundamentals with business management expertise and a deep understanding of ecological interrelationships. Through numerous professional internships, practical examples from industry and interdisciplinary project work, what students learn is directly transferred into practice. The close integration with companies and real-world challenges makes the programme particularly application-oriented – ideal for working professionals who want to further their development while contributing to sustainable transformation. * Subject to approval by the responsible committees.
Business Management (Bachelor)
Well-founded business knowledge and modern management know-how are not only crucial toward ensuring entrepreneurial success, but also prerequisites toward successfully following a career in business and management. The Business Management Bachelor Programme offers budding young executives a wide-ranging, multifaceted university education, which is designed to provide them with the skills necessary for them to take on any professional challenges that they may face in the future. Bachelor graduates are equipped with all-round business management knowledge and have received practice-oriented training, which qualifies them for both cross-sector line positions and consulting activities.
Management & Entrepreneurship (Bachelor)
At the intersection of tradition and innovation, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular face unique challenges. In the Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship*, students will learn to develop practical and forward-looking solutions specifically for this target group. This practice-oriented management programme provides students with solid knowledge in business leadership, entrepreneurship, business succession, and company acquisition. It prepares students optimally for specialist and leadership roles in SMEs, as well as for starting their own business. * Subject to approval by the responsible committees.
Environmental Management Tools
Training on environmental management tools for organisations, including ISO 14001, EMAS, life cycle assessment, carbon and water footprints, indicators and environmental reporting.
ESG Framework and Sustainability Reporting
Training on ESG concepts, sustainability reporting, legal framework, indicators and practical implementation of ESG action plans in organisations.
